Member Spotlight: Determination, Drive and Designations

What better way to advance your professional skills and education in credit than to earn a designation? Designations are not just three letters at the end of your name. They show the dedication, time and commitment you put in to enhance your career. NACM's Professional Certification Program not only gives credit professionals the opportunity to lea...
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Member Spotlight: Connections and Credentials

After NACM's 127th Credit Congress, many attendees reflected on their experience and the ample amount of opportunity to meet new faces and stay up to date with B2B credit industry trends.With several educational sessions covering a variety of topics, How Does Culture Impact Your Global Collections and Building and Construction Executive Exchange we...
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Member Spotlight: New Faces in Networking

NACM's annual Credit Congress brings hundreds of credit professionals together where they can learn new skills, refresh existing skills and stay informed on the most recent changes within the credit industry. Attendees also get the opportunity to network, hear from trade credit experts and learn information across a wide variety of topics.This past...
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Customers Are Struggling to Pay, July CMI Shows

 📉 NACM's Credit Managers' Index fell 2.6 points in July to 52.4, nearly erasing the jump seen in June. NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts says the decline can be linked to major drops in three factors—sales, dollar collections and dollar amount beyond terms.Hear more on today's episode of Extra Credit!
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Member Spotlight: Designations Spark Passion

​After dedicating several years in the same career or industry, it can be easy to fall into complacency with the information you have learned over time. NACM's Professional Certification Program provides credit professionals with the tools they need to expand their knowledge and skillsets and caters to those who have a passion for learning somethin...
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Credit Professionals Are Open to More Automation, Study Shows

 💰 Credit professionals have big plans to keep their businesses profitable and successful as the role of credit and accounts receivable (AR) departments continues to grow exponentially each day.🤖 One way credit professionals can stay on the cutting edge of this industry is with automated tools.🎙 Learn more on today's episode of Extra Credit fe...
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Member Spotlight: Countdown to Next Year’s Credit Congress

What better way to network and learn with colleagues than to attend NACM's annual Credit Congress and Expo? Last month, we held the 127th Credit Congress & Expo in Grapevine, TX with several new faces.As a first timer at Credit Congress, you may not know what to expect. "My first-time experience was both enriching and fulfilling," said Erika Ba...
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The Corporate Bankruptcy Wave Is Just Beginning

 🎤 Check out today's episode of the Extra Credit podcast! It's all the latest commercial bankruptcy trends.👂 Hear from Jeff Gregory, CCE; Mike Papandrea; and Jason Torf!
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Member Spotlight: My First Credit Congress

NACM's 127th Credit Congress provided an opportunity for credit professionals to experience educational sessions, networking and fun! Several attendees were present as first-timers this year in Grapevine, TX."Credit congress really exceeded my expectations," said Araceli Magana, CBA, credit analyst at Joseph T Ryerson & Son, Inc. (Vernon, CA). ...
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Is a Soft Landing in Sight?

​✈ Is a soft landing in sight? NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts thinks yes!🎙 Find out why on today's episode of the Extra Credit podcast! 
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Member Spotlight: Credentials Build Confidence

​Credentials earned through NACM's Professional Certification Program are known for building confidence and creating opportunities that credit professionals require to succeed in the industry.Hiring managers want to know they are hiring the top candidates within the credit profession—and designations can help one candidate stand apart from ano...
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Member Spotlight: Designations, Drive and Determination

NACM's Professional Certification Program provides an opportunity for credit professionals to show they are serious about their career. NACM members armed with our prestigious designations enjoy an average income boost of $10,000 annually, outshining their counterparts without designations."Completing my CBA was a profound moment in both my profess...
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US Economy Under Significant Pressure, CMI Shows

📉 NACM's Credit Managers' Index (CMI) slipped 1.6 points in May to 52.2—nearly erasing three months of improvement. This indicates the economy could collapse under the mounting pressure of lingering debt ceiling issues, interest rate hikes and continued stress in the banking sector, said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts.🎙 Hear more on today's episode...
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Member Spotlight: Designations Open Doors for Opportunities

NACM's Professional Certification Program provides educational opportunities to help credit professionals reach all different goals. Not only will credit professionals seek education to learn new information but many times, credit professionals will seek designations that fine-tune their current skills. "Getting support from my boss and husband has...
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Member Spotlight: Why Earn Your CBA?

​NACM's Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals the tools they need to excel in their careers. Not only can credit professionals earn a designation, but those who go above and beyond are recognized for their dedication."Deciding to earn my CBA was a great step in learning more about the credit world and brought more depth to m...
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Member Spotlight: CCRA Designation of Excellence

​NACM's Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to earn designations, learn and apply useful knowledge to help enhance their careers. In some instances, the certification program leads credit professionals to come back and earn even more.Seeking an NACM designation is valuable at any point in your career, said Jayce Alfonzo, ...
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Clean Data: What It Is and Why It Matters

 🎤 On today's episode of the Extra Credit podcast ... hear from Penny Jeter, CBF; Darrell Horton; and JoAnn Malz as they discuss the importance of clean data in the credit industry.
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Member Spotlight: CBF Designation of Excellence

NACM's Professional Certification Program provides the necessary tools for credit professionals to build their careers. It takes dedication, patience and persistence to learn and earn those credentials and many credit professionals are able to apply the knowledge they have gained into their daily lives."I love the credit profession," said Yazmin Ye...
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Credit Is Tightening Due to Banking Crisis, CMI Shows

 🎙 NACM's Credit Managers' Index (CMI) revealed credit application approvals dropped in April even as applications for new credit increased. The factor of rejections of credit applications fell 2.7 points into contraction territory at 49.7—its lowest level since July 2009 during the Great Recession. The flow of credit is being crunched by fina...
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Reasons to NOT Miss Credit Congress This Year

🚨 In-person networking, relevant educational sessions and maintaining certifications are just three of the many reasons credit professionals gave to attending NACM's 127 Annual Credit Congress this year.🎙 Hear why credit professionals of all different backgrounds say they are excited for June 11-14.⭐ Sheila Willis; Phil McCraw; Josh Gorman, SHRM-CP...
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